Manager, Recruitment and Admissions

Per Scholas • Full-time • Hybrid in Atlanta, Georgia, United States • $60,000 - $65,000 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Join Per Scholas as the Manager of Recruitment and Admissions in Atlanta, GA, responsible for leading the recruitment process, managing applicant data, and cultivating relationships with local organizations.

Responsibilities: Manage recruitment and admissions, perform candidate interviews, maintain Salesforce data, provide excellent customer service, and coordinate training for Admissions Staff.

Skills: Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Salesforce are required.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is preferred, alongside 3 years of experience in higher education or recruiting, with a background in IT or adult learning being a plus.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Compensation: $60000 - $65000 / Annually

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Recruitment and Admissions

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

REPORTS To: Site Director

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas is seeking an energetic, team-oriented individual to serve as Manager of Recruitment & Admissions. The Manager of Recruitment and Admissions is responsible for executing the recruitment and enrollment process for prospective students which included leading information sessions, assessing, and interviewing candidates, maintaining data on all applicants in Salesforce, and building relationships with local organizations to maintain a pipeline of viable candidates for the program.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Manage application process, including conducting phone/zoom screenings, administering assessments, scheduling, and participating in face-to-face candidate interviews, and notifying applicants of their acceptance status
Perform weekly data audits to ensure outcome for the randomized control trial/ Use data to drive tactical decisions on the admissions process/ Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, as requested
Ensure all data regarding stakeholder groups (applicants, students, volunteers, community-based organizations, etc.) is accurately entered into Salesforce on a regular basis
Ensure excellent customer service and quality for daily information and assessment sessions for prospective candidates
Work with national Digital Marketing manager to run recruitment ads on digital channels
Coordinate and manage class kick-offs
Establish and maintain relationships at referral partner organizations (nonprofits and government agencies)
Coordinate the training and benchmarks for Admissions Staff at strategic partner organizations
Attend networking events to increase Per Scholas ‘visibility in the community
Make referrals to supportive services and/or alternative programs for applicants, as appropriate
Recruit, oversee, and ensure the quality of work of interns and volunteers
Effectively implement R&A process for team success

Additional Responsibilities

Respond to inquiries from prospective candidates
Assist in strategically maintaining applicant records
Provide telephone coverage as needed
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications & Requirements

HS Diploma; Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferred
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Higher ed or related role (Ex. versed in recruiting and admitted non-traditional learners), preferred
Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel; knowledge of Salesforce, Google Suite, Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines
Typing speed of 35 wpm or higher
Prior knowledge or background in IT and a passion for technology is a plus
Strong follow-up and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience in adult classroom training and understanding principles of classroom instruction, a plus
Experience in talent acquisition, organizational development or adult learning in the tech sector, a plus
A+ certification; knowledge of networking and programming languages, a plus

Personal Characteristics

You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
You are not afraid to make tough decisions or have tough conversations with learners.
You are data-driven and results-oriented
You are a resourceful thinker.
You have a collaborative and flexible work style.
You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
You are strong at managing your time and you can balance multiple projects and tasks.

#LI-Hybrid

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary between $60,000 and $65,000 where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualification and experience.